FF 54VQ56

Alfalfa

SEEDS & SCIENCE

FF 54VQ56

Description

Fall Dormancy: 4.0
Winter Hardiness: 2.0
Disease Rating Index: 35/35
StandFast FastGrowth Rating: 1.89

FF 54VQ56 offers improved yield potential in the early stages of growth but also maintains high productivity over the life of the alfalfa stand. Its strong disease and pest resistance package ensures broad adaptation across a variety of growing environments, making it a reliable choice for diverse conditions.

Key Features

  • Enhanced seeding year yield and improved yield potential over the life of the stand
  • Very strong disease and pest resistance allows for broad adaptation
  • Exhibits a 6.6% yield advantage over 54VQ52
  • Very good forage quality
  • Very good winterhardiness
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General Characteristics
Segment Forage
Species Alfalfa
Sci. Name Medicago sativa
Plant Characteristics
Cutting System 3-5
Emergence (Days) 7
Growth Habit, Spring Semi-Erect
Root Characteristics
Root Type Tap
Forage Quality Characteristics
Seeding Information
Approx. Seeds/Lb. 227,000
Approx. Seeds/Kg. 500000
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare) 17-23
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre) 15-20
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Kg./Hectare) 7-15
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre) 6-12
Pest and Disease Resistance
Bacterial Wilt Highly Resistant
Fusarium Wilt Highly Resistant
Verticillium Wilt Highly Resistant
Anthracnose (Race 1) Highly Resistant
Anthracnose (Race 5) Not Tested
Phytopthora Root Rot Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1) Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2) Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Enhanced) Not Tested
Pea Aphid Resistant
Blue Alfalfa Aphid Not Tested
Cowpea Aphid Not Tested
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid Not Tested
Potato Leafhopper Not Tested
Stem Nematode Moderately Resistant
Northern Root Knot Nematode Not Tested

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